The Cast of Freeform's 'The Come Up' Talk Representation in New Show

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These fierce young adults are creating their own destinies, and we love to see it. The Come Up, a new reality series from Freeform, follows six young creatives in downtown New York as they pursue their dreams, love, and their own definitions of happiness.

And it's so queer. The cast, comprised of a group of ambitious Gen Z New Yorkers, includes: Taofeek Abijako, Fernando Casablancas, Ben Hard, Claude Shwartz, Ebon Gore, and Sophia Wilson.

From modeling to fashion design, and even acting and photography, this squad of friends are all following their unique passions.  "It is amazing that there is so much potential for people to see themselves in all of us.

It's going to be really great for audiences," Hard told PRIDE. The Come Up is already receiving praise for its diverse casting, as the show hopes many people can resonate with the different personalities on screen. "I haven't seen a TV show that has the level of diversity that we do in our cast," Wilson added. "I feel like that's going to be really special for a lot of viewers out there who feel like they maybe haven't been seen on the big screen." "There's a different castmate for everyone.